Successful On Paper

One of the biggest assumptions men make when they're unhappy at work is that they need a completely different career. When you're feeling stuck, disconnected or frustrated, it's easy to jump to a dramatic conclusion: I need a fresh start. But what if the answer isn't a career change? In this episode, I explore the difference between a career change and a career refresh and why many men in their 40...

If you've ever wondered who you'd be without your job title, listen on. I speak to career change coach and former TV executive Andy Sockanathan about identity, career change and the pressure many men feel when they're responsible for supporting their family financially. Andy shares his unusual career journey from touring Europe as a drummer, to completing a PhD, to spending 15 years in television...

If you're feeling unhappy at work but keep talking yourself out of it, this episode is for you. I unpick three phrases I hear all the time from men in their 40s and 50s: I should be grateful. I should be responsible. I should have this all figured out by now. On the surface they sound sensible, maybe even innocent. But they’re more dangerous than you think as they keep you stuck, disconnected and...

What happens when the career you've spent years building suddenly comes to an end? In this episode, I speak to coach and director of Everyday Leader, Colin Tapscott, about his journey from successful headteacher to business owner and the career crisis that changed everything. On paper, Colin had achieved what many people aspire to. He became a headteacher in his early 30s, built a strong reputatio...

Jess Spiers introduces the first episode of Successful On Paper and explores one of the biggest mistakes she sees men make when they're unhappy at work. Too often, we jump straight into action mode - updating our CV, scrolling LinkedIn or looking at job adverts - before we've properly understood what's actually wrong. Jess shares why clarity is the missing piece for so many men in their 40s and 50...

If you're a man in your 40s or 50s who's built a successful career but something doesn't feel right anymore, this podcast is for you. Find out what you can expect from Successful On Paper with host Jess Spiers, a qualified career coach who specialises in coaching men. New episodes released every Thursday.